Symbolic numbers are uniquely human

21 Mar 2019 |

Why is it that some people have better numerical and mathematical abilities than others?

The Global Education and Skills Forum brings together the insights from global education researchers. In the Learning Sciences @GESF track (with lead partner Jacobs Foundation) break-through researchers will outline findings on the science of teaching and learning.

As we seek to find out what (and who) is really making the difference to the study of learning, developmental cognitive neuroscientist Daniel Ansari explains how children develop number abilities. Why is it that some people have better numerical and mathematical abilities than others?